Books & Audio-Visual
- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | Credo Reference / Xreferplus - Medicine | Credo | info |
| yes | Lexi-PALS Drug Guide Enter the drug name in EBSCO search box. |
EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary Select "Medical Dictionary" from menu at top of page |
EBSCOhost | info |
Magazine & Journal Articles
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | Academic Search Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | MasterFILE Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | CINAHL FullText | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Health Source: Consumer Edition | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Health Source: Nursing & Academic Edition | EBSCOhost | info |
| some | MEDLINE | EBSCOhost | info |
Web Sites
- AARP - Caregiving
- The American Association of Retired Persons supplies caregiving information under the topics of "Balancing Work and Caregiving," "Guardianship," "Long Distance Caregiving," "Managing the Stress of Caregiving," and others.
- American Cancer Society - Hospice Care
- The American Cancer Society provides a layman's treatment of some commonly asked questions: "What is hospice?" "How can I find hospice?" and "Who pays for hospice?"
- American College of Physicians - Caregiving
- The College provides information dealing with such topics as "Understanding the Problem," "When to get Professional Help for Yourself," "What You can do to be a Supportive Caregiver," "Possible Obstacles," and "Carrying out and Adjusting your Plan".
- American Hospice Foundation
- AHF supports programs that help the terminally ill as well as their families and friends. Many free articles, covering a variety of topics, are available at their site.
- Children of Aging Parents
- CAPS began in Levittown, PA in 1977; Ann Landers mentioned the organization in one of her columns in 1986, and the ensuing mail that CAPS received pointed out the need for a national organization to address the existing situation. The organization provides resources, support, special programs and a caregiver guide.
- Children's Hospice International
- CHI's goal is to make hospice an integral part of pediatrics. Their site offers access to resources, events & news and resources.
- Eldercare Online
- This site is comprehensive in scope and varied in its coverage. Information dealing with healthy aging, residential options, insurance coverage, legal & financial matters are accessible.
- Ethnicelderscare.net
- A unique site in that it is geared toward people who will be caregivers to ethnic elders, many suffering from Alzheimer's and related conditions.
- Family Caregiver Alliance - Caregiving and Depression
- A very comprehensive site is provided addressing such topics as the symptoms of depression, dementia and care, how depression is treated, treatment options, and strategies to help the sufferer.
- Hospice Association of America
- HAA represents more than 2,800 hospices nationally; their Consumer Information section is full of general information - guides, fact sheets, etc.
- Hospice Foundation of America
- The HFA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and applying hospice and its philosophy. Their page provides access to information about what hospice is and coping with a loss.
- Hospice Net - What Questions Should I ask about Hospice Care?
- Drawn from an American Cancer Society article, this site provides numerous questions about accreditation, certification, consumer rights that may be asked when considering hospice care.
- Hospice Patient's Alliance - Main Hospice Topics
- This extensive site provides information dealing with a number of hospice related issues - Tips on bedside care, Family worksheets, Hospice standards of care and more.
- International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care
- IAHPC's goal is to increase the availability and quality of hospice and palliative care. AN abundance of information is available in their Resources section.
- Medline Plus - Caregivers
- Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include an overview, coping information, specific conditions/aspects, additional organizations and statistics.
- Medline Plus - Hospice Care
- Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include an overview, research, specific conditions/aspects, statistics and law & policy.
- Mom in the Middle
- This site is a discussion about those women who are caring for an aging parent and a growing family.
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- This site contains a detailed report with statistics about the profiles of caregivers and those they are taking care of.
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
- This site provides information about hospice care - How to select a provider, Frequently asked questions, and an explanation of Medicare hospice benefits.
- National Institute on Aging - Caregiving Resources
- The Institute provides a list of Internet resources and Associations that will provide useful information to the caregiver.
- The Ribbon Online
- The highlights of this site include The Ribbon Newsletter, designed to provide information for caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia, and the "Recipe Corner" which provides healthful menus and recipes.
- Third Age
- News articles, chat groups, information recommendations, information on living arrangements, and a quiz for individuals are all available at this site.